Bachelor of Information Technology
The Bachelor of Information Technology has been designed with significant industry and expert academic engagement to ensure that it is fit-for-purpose and addresses the needs and contemporary issues that graduates face in a changing global marketplace.
Course Duration
3 Years (9 trimesters)
(Full-time)
Total Course Units
20 Core Units
4 Elective Units
Specialisations
Cyber Security
Total Course Credit Points
240
Course Design
The program of study will culminate in the awarding of the Bachelor of Information Technology (Cybersecurity) degree. To satisfy the requirements for the degree, students must successfully complete a total of 240 credit points or 24 units. The course learning outcomes for the BIT (Cybersecurity) are designed to ensure that students understand and apply a comprehensive knowledge of theoretical and technical concepts to pursue IT-related careers, particularly in the fields of database
management, networking, security, and software
development.
Graduates will be able to assess the impact of information technology on both business and society, apply accumulated IT expertise to create practical solutions for real-world challenges within a team context, use IT tools to collect, refine, and improve data with the goal of identifying opportunities and addressing real-world challenges, and demonstrate initiative and sound judgment in applying IT knowledge and skills ethically and responsibly across various projects.
The BIT (Cybersecurity) course structure and content have been meticulously aligned with the accreditation requirements of the Australian Computer Society (ACS). This alignment ensures that our graduates are
prepared for roles such as ICT Business Analysts, ICT Managers, Software and Applications Programmers, ICT Security Specialist, and Systems Analysts as per the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of
Occupations (ANZESCO).
Information Technology Core Units
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Credit Points (CP) | Prerequisite/Co-requisite | Year/Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIT 101 | Introduction to Information Technology | 10 | Nil | Year 1, Tri-1 |
| BIT 102 | Programming Techniques | 10 | Nil | Year 1, Tri-1 |
| BUS 101 | Business Communication | 10 | Nil | Year 1, Tri-1 |
| BIT 103 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | 10 | Nil | Year 1, Tri-2 |
| MGT 101 | Management Fundamental | 10 | Nil | Year 1, Tri-2 |
| BIT 104 | Database and Data Warehousing | 10 | Nil | Year 1, Tri-2 |
| BIT 105 | Computer Network | 10 | Nil | Year 1, Tri-3 |
| BIT 106 | Cloud Computing | 10 | BIT 105 (Co-req) | Year 1, Tri-3 |
| MGT 210 | Managing Innovation and Digital Transformation | 10 | Nil | Year 2, Tri-1 |
| BIT 201 | Structure Programming | 10 | BIT 102 | Year 2, Tri-1 |
| BIT 202 | System Analysis and Design | 10 | BIT 102 | Year 2, Tri-1 |
| BIT 203 | Network Security | 10 | BIT 105 | Year 2, Tri-2 |
| BIT 204 | Introduction to Computer Science | 10 | BIT 102 | Year 2, Tri-2 |
| BIT 205 | IT Agile Project Management | 10 | BIT 202 | Year 2, Tri-2 |
| BIT 206 | Cybersecurity Governance and Law | 10 | BIT 103 | Year 2, Tri-3 |
| BIT 207 | Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking | 10 | BIT 103 | Year 2, Tri-3 |
| BIT 301 | Applied Cryptography | 10 | BIT 204 | Year 3, Tri-1 |
| BIT 302 | Cloud Security and Privacy | 10 | BIT 103, 106, and 206 | Year 3, Tri-1 |
| BIT 303 | Ethics and Professional Practice | 10 | Completion of 16 units | Year 3, Tri-1 |
| BIT 307 | Project-1 (Business Requirement Analysis) | 10 | BIT 202 and Completion of 16 units | Year 3, Tri-2 |
| BIT 304 | Cyber Risk and Incident Management | 10 | BIT 206 | Year 3, Tri-2 |
| BIT 308 | Project-2 (Design & Implementation) | 10 | BIT 307 | Year 3, Tri-3 |
Elective Units
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Credit Points (CP) | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIT 305 | IT Service Management | 10 | Completion of 16 units |
| BIT 306 | Internet of Things (IoT) | 10 | BIT 204 |
| BIT 309 | Blockchain Security | 10 | BIT 102, 103, 301, and 302 |
| BUS 310 | Data Analytics | 10 | BIT 104 |
Course Learning Outcomes (CLO)
CLO 1 Understand and apply a comprehensive
knowledge of theoretical and technical
concepts to pursue IT-related careers,
particularly in the fields of cybersecurity.
CLO 2 Assess the impact of information
technology on both business and society.
CLO 3 Collaboratively apply accumulated IT
expertise to create practical solutions for real-
world challenges within a team context.
CLO 4 Use IT tools to collect, refine, and
improve data with the goal of addressing
cybersecurity challenges.
CLO 5 Analyse the rapid and continuous
evolution of the IT discipline and the need for
lifelong learning.
CLO 6 Demonstrate initiative and sound
judgment in applying IT knowledge and skills
ethically and responsibly across various
projects.
CLO 7 Effectively communicate and negotiate
with others through clear and coherent
communication skills, and in a manner that
acknowledges cultural diversity.
Assessments
A variety of assessment configurations and tasks are utilised in the Units that make up the MIHE Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber Security). These include class tests, computer lab projects, research and report writing, group and individual tasks. Students will receive feedback throughout the semester that can help them to improve their academic performance. Each Unit has an early assessment task (weeks 3,4,5) to identify students at risk and to provide appropriate support. During the semester, assessment is distributed across the weeks for Units scheduled in that semester and year of the course (e.g. year 1 semester 1) to avoid too many assignments being due at the same time.
Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning
Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning
Prospective or enrolled MIHE students apply for Credit or RPL in writing and provide the following supporting documents to the Course Director or Dean for review:
- certified copies of their academic transcript, record of achievement, statement of results, testamur or other relevant evidence
- an explanation of what the results mean (usually found on the back of the transcript)
- an extract from the handbook, detailing the course structure and credit points (or equivalent weighting of the course)
- a unit syllabus including the assessment requirements for each unit seeking credit
Any credit or RPL awarded will be subject to MIHE Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy and Procedure assessment on a case-by-case basis. The outcome of the applicant’s RPL assessment should be included in the letter of offer.
For more detailed information, please refer to MIHE Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy and Procedure.